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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was not distraught at the news of the man's death?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Partner.
(c) Friend.
(d) Brother.

2. What kind of ongoing scandal was being investigated by Brunetti?
(a) Corruption.
(b) Money laundering.
(c) Mob.
(d) Black market body parts.

3. The item(s) found in the man's possession could be related to a crime involving what kind of company/organization?
(a) Labor.
(b) Immigration.
(c) Telephone.
(d) Pharmaceuticals.

4. Brunetti is told to take care because the family is:
(a) Wealthy.
(b) Related to the Chief.
(c) Politically connected.
(d) Socially prominent.

5. What time of year is it in the beginning of the book?
(a) Summer.
(b) Spring.
(c) Winter.
(d) Fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the man have in his possession?

2. People initially thought the women were:

3. What is the occupation of the main character's wife?

4. How was this particular former cop linked to Vianello?

5. Who is the main character in DEATH AND JUDGMENT?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the conversation between Paola and Brunetti after Chiara goes to bed? How does each character feel about the discussion?

2. What does the doctor think killed Favero? How much of the substance was present? What does it mean?

3. What does Brunetti find in Favero's possession? Why does the finding puzzle Brunetti?

4. What is another connection between Trevisan and Favero?

5. Explain the scene involving the truck in as much detail as possible. Include the location, the speed of the vehicle and where the truck came from in the first place.

6. Who initially attempts to help the accident victims? Why might this action be unusual? What happened next?

7. Who is the first murder victim in the story? Where is the man going when he is murdered?

8. What happens to the news about the accident a few days after it occurred? How was the story rediscovered and by whom?

9. How does Paola react to Chiara's news? What does Paola try to explain to Chiara?

10. What news does Chiara give to her father? How is the work being done?

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